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VDR-100G2/G2S Operation

User Manual

RUT-UM-02-002 Rev.2.0

Rutter Technologies Inc

70 Brookfield Road

St. John’s, NL Canada

A1E 3T9

Tel: (709) 368-4213

Fax: (709) 368-1337

www.ruttertech.com

Summary of Contents for VDR-100G2

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Page 3: ...ruttertech com The Rutter Technologies Worldwide Service List is available for download in PDF format at the following web site address http www ruttertech com support Copyright Rutter Technologies I...

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Page 5: ...amendment made to this documentation should be recorded in the table below These details should include the signature of the person responsible for inserting the latest amendment Description Date Inse...

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Page 7: ...24 3 6 Test Screen 24 3 7 Alarm Code Description 25 4 DATA RETRIEVAL 27 4 1 Optional Client Download PC 27 4 2 Installation of Download Software 28 4 2 1 Starting the Download Process 29 4 2 2 Begin...

Page 8: ...6 12 Water Doors Tab Screen 54 6 13 Hull Openings Tab Screen 55 6 14 Log Tab Screen 55 6 15 Alarms Tab Screen 56 6 16 Data Extraction 56 6 16 1 Open Extraction Window 56 6 16 2 Selecting Data for Ext...

Page 9: ...igure 4 2 Download Software Main Screen 29 Figure 4 3 Download Controls Menu 29 Figure 4 4 Download Settings Window 30 Figure 4 5 Sample Download Directory 30 Figure 4 6 Download Secured Datasets 31 F...

Page 10: ...tion Option 56 Figure 6 29 Data Extraction Window 56 Figure 6 30 Data Stream Options w Video Selected 57 Figure 7 1 OAU keypad 60 Figure 7 2 Detail of user interface for VDR playback application 61 Li...

Page 11: ...ed buffered output port of the radar The VDR 100G2 can record images captured from multiple Radars electronic chart or CCTV displays at various capture intervals An SVDR is not required to capture vid...

Page 12: ...Interfaces implemented for the conversion of non standard signals to NMEA format Interfaces include DataAnalog DataDiscrete DataSynchro DataGyro DataProtocol UNIT ACQUISITION DATA UNIT PROCESSING DATA...

Page 13: ...ngle Ethernet link Figure 1 2 Data Processing Unit 1 1 1 1 Data Management Module The Data Management Module DMM is a rugged small form factor Pentium computer It is equipped with four 4 Ethernet inpu...

Page 14: ...intaining a full charge The battery input is reverse polarity protected by a crossbar diode and a replaceable fuse 1 1 1 3 Power Control Module The Power Control Module monitors the power system and c...

Page 15: ...e module combines pairs of input signals digitizes the combined audio channels and outputs the audio data through an Ethernet port Twelve or sixteen input Audio Module units are also available for cap...

Page 16: ...DR 100G2 The indoor microphones are condenser style boundary microphones ordinarily mounted to the ceiling in the bridge area with a junction box mounted above the ceiling for cable connection The out...

Page 17: ...rovides periodic updates of RGB images For maximum flexibility the board holds sufficient memory to accommodate 1600 x 1200 x 24 bit colour images and refresh rates up to 85Hz For maximum capability t...

Page 18: ...and simultaneously on an Ethernet connection UDP Captured data is sent to the DMM via an Ethernet connection for storage and eventual retrieval These modules use embedded microprocessor technology wit...

Page 19: ...operation on the VDR 100G2 The OAU has three 3 primary functions Alert the ship s officer on watch of any detected failure within the VDR 100G2 Allow a user to secure recorded data This action must b...

Page 20: ...heir characteristics Both systems require radar video bridge microphones and VHF audio in conjunction with position data heading and course information to be recorded for a minimum of 12 consecutive h...

Page 21: ...y authorities may apply to the manufacturer for instructions on how to retrieve the recorded data 1 1 7 2 L3 HVR 01 02 and SVR 01 02 Fixed FRM SFRM Capsules The externally mounted L3 SVR 02 Fixed SFRM...

Page 22: ...nual 12 RUT UM 02 002_Rev 2 0 2 GB of solid state memory with a storage capacity of more than 12 hours of voyage data including radar audio and sensor Figure 1 12 L3 HVR 01 Fixed FRM Capsule Figure 1...

Page 23: ...Sarsat EPIRB Emergency Positioning Indicating Radio Beacon approved for use with the VDR 100G2S The capsule contains a memory module with a standard 1 75GB storage capacity and 10Mb Ethernet with TCP...

Page 24: ...the memory capsule is a standard 10 100 Base T Ethernet connection using TCP IP standard protocol Power for the capsule is provided over the same Ethernet cable using PoE Power Over Ethernet This fea...

Page 25: ...s equipment in order to provide 61162 NMEA0183 compliant data sentences are recorded via the NMEA Modules described earlier in this documentation Non compliant data can be recorded using one 1 of the...

Page 26: ...ownloaded at any time during normal system operation without interrupting the VDR 100G2 recording process This downloaded data may then be replayed via the playback software The playback software pres...

Page 27: ...VDR 100G2 G2S Operation User Manual 17 RUT UM 02 002_Rev 2 0 1 3 System Overview Drawings Figure 1 19 System Overview with DAU...

Page 28: ...eration User Manual 18 RUT UM 02 002_Rev 2 0 ENTER FOR MAIN MENU STATUS CLEAR Dim Mute RSM Next Text Prev Canc el Enter Data View Bac k up Emr g Remote Storage Module VDR 100G2 Figure 1 20 System Over...

Page 29: ...sions 350 x 400 x 400mm H x W x D Input Power 85 264 VAC 50 60Hz optional 24VDC Output Power 24VDC to FRM optional DAU Alarm Module optional Remote Storage and optional interfaces Data Ports Ethernet...

Page 30: ...lution up to 340MHz pixel rate captured from two consecutive frames with clock inversion Includes 1600 x 1200 x 75 Hz 1280 x 1024 x 85 Hz 24 bit RGB monochrome H and V sync input Data Input Capacity 8...

Page 31: ...oTron Float Free SFRM Capsule Height 695mm Depth 226mm Width 205mm Rutter ACR Float Free SFRM Capsule EPIRB Only Height 178mm Depth 108mm Width 92mm Rutter FRM RUT 02447 Fixed Capsule Height 350mm Dia...

Page 32: ...r Optional Outdoor Microphone Specifications Weight 1 17Kg Dimensions Mic 64 x 92 x 31mm Box 85 1 x 129 9 x 65 7mm Input Power Phantom Power Optional RSM Specifications Weight 1 36Kg Dimensions 35 x 1...

Page 33: ...erform Emergency Backup of VDR Data Enter to Confirm 2 Press the Enter button on the OAU menu pad The following message will appear Downloading Data Please Wait 3 Allow the download to complete A prog...

Page 34: ...pad 3 5 Dimming the Display To dim or brighten the LCD display press the Dim key on the OAU menu pad There are four 4 LCD brightness levels ranging from off to bright 3 6 Test Screen To obtain the VD...

Page 35: ...been lost FRM Error Communication with the Final Recording Medium has been lost Power Fail Loss of utility power PCM Error Communication has been lost with the Power Control Module Remote Error Commun...

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Page 37: ...1 Optional Client Download PC If the customer should choose to make use of the optional download client PC additional copies of the playback software are supplied The Download Playback client PC shou...

Page 38: ...cupies IP address 200 200 200 200 The client PC must be in the same range with the last segment different than the VDR as shown below To change the IP segment Open the Control Panel via the Start menu...

Page 39: ...rrent data set 1 Select Start download from the Download Controls menu Figure 4 3 Download Controls Menu 2 Enter a password when prompted 3 Once prompted with the Download Settings window see Figure 4...

Page 40: ...oad button 6 Confirm all settings are correct in the confirmation window and press OK if they are not press Cancel and make the appropriate changes in the Download Settings window Figure 4 5 Sample Do...

Page 41: ...sets 4 Select the appropriate dataset from the list 5 To download a complete dataset choose the Download complete data set radio button under Download duration To download a partial dataset choose Dow...

Page 42: ...d check the Extended NMEA Download located in the Download Settings window see Figure 4 4 Download Settings Window Important The extended NMEA data set must be purchased as an option and configured on...

Page 43: ...g from the VDR To disconnect simply choose Exit from the File menu 4 3 USB Memory Stick The USB Memory Stick is the primary means of retrieving a secure data set recorded by the VDR The method for ini...

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Page 45: ...ory Stick and or RSM dependant upon customer requirements may contain a much larger and highly detailed data set For units without a USB drive read this section to understand that the RSM will perform...

Page 46: ...Memory Stick into the available USB port or attach the Ethernet and power cable from the RSM to the DPU or connect the USB Memory Stick to the DMM 2 Press the RSM button on the OAU menu pad 3 At the...

Page 47: ...M will be copied to the USB Memory Stick RSM As the data is copied the OAU display may indicate the percentage of data that has been copied dependant upon the size of the download To cancel the downlo...

Page 48: ...ownload simply press Cancel on the OAU menu pad 5 1 4 Disconnecting the RSM When Auto Archiving is enabled it is important to disconnect via the OAU keypad prior to physically disconnecting from the V...

Page 49: ...Client PC to RSM To retrieve data from the RSM using the Client PC complete the following steps 1 Physically disconnect the RSM Ethernet cable and connect it to the Client PC using an A to B mini USB...

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Page 51: ...p down list It is recommended that either English United States or English Canada is selected However any of the available English options are acceptable 6 1 Playback Installation Client PC The instal...

Page 52: ...w Note that the playback application interprets information provided in the ship s VDRPlayback ini file therefore the playback interface may contain elements and controls different from what is shown...

Page 53: ...data set When a data set is selected the configuration file will be automatically reloaded as necessary 6 3 Choosing Data for Playback To select a data set for playback 1 Choose the Open icon located...

Page 54: ...ve Extracted Data Data for playback can also be chosen from a previously extracted data archive If a portion of data has been previously extracted and archived it can be opened for playback via the Fi...

Page 55: ...er Technologies Playback software 6 5 Starting the Playback To start the data playback complete the following steps 1 After a set of download data has been selected for playback choose Start from the...

Page 56: ...in fast time with the additional option of choosing replay speed Figure 6 10 Controls Toolbar provides an illustration of the toolbar If available for use buttons will appear blue such as the Play bu...

Page 57: ...a corresponding to an area of the bridge bridge wings or radio communications Each channel may be included in the playback individually or in conjunction with other channels For example a user may wis...

Page 58: ...Propulsion and Video Channel s for example PORT X Band STBD S Band and CCTV information tab s found in the centre of the screen the Conning Data Tab also contains the following information all along t...

Page 59: ...Propulsion Data Tab is custom designed for each individual ship according to propulsion systems bow thruster configuration and NMEA strings broadcast by bridge electronics These displays are dependan...

Page 60: ...mouse pointer over a section of the image pressing the left mouse button and moving the mouse To save the radar image as a bmp file select the File menu Save Video Channels A dialogue will open allowi...

Page 61: ...screen provides a range of information about all targets visible in the playback window Targets Tab provides a list of all ships available within the AIS view screen If a ship s information becomes un...

Page 62: ...le to increase or decrease the viewing range of the AIS playback view screen by pressing the and buttons located in the upper right of the View Settings section Note that if using a wheel mouse the vi...

Page 63: ...st Point of Approach TCPA Time to Closest Point of Approach COG Course Over Ground LOA Length Over All 6 10 3 GuardZone The GuardZone section allows a user to create a guard zone in the view screen To...

Page 64: ...ceed the initial screen space a scroll bar will become visible allowing a user to view all available Figure 6 24 Fire Doors Tab 6 12 Water Doors Tab Screen The Water Doors Tab Screen displays informat...

Page 65: ...en space a scroll bar will become visible allowing a user to view all available Figure 6 26 Hull Openings Tab 6 14 Log Tab Screen The Log Tab Screen displays the size of each type of data block and th...

Page 66: ...t is possible to copy only a specific portion of a data set which can then be easily removed to a separate location for analysis or e mailed to a third party 6 16 1 Open Extraction Window To extract a...

Page 67: ...e for the extracted segment As mentioned above the Start time automatically appears as the time when the Data Extraction window was opened However this can be changed To adjust either the Start or Sto...

Page 68: ...ny sensors connected to it In accordance with IEC 61996 the operator must follow theses steps to verify the integrity correctness of the data being recorded by the VDR SVDR whenever any one of the fol...

Page 69: ...pect the Audio module NMEA module and Video module if fitted All modules should be firmly secured and grounded All cables should be firmly secured and not damaged NOTE If the Audio Video and NMEA modu...

Page 70: ...uctions 4 Allow the VDR SVDR to operate normally for 10 minutes During the 10 minute sample data recording period there the operator must Locate each indoor outdoor microphone and voice a test pattern...

Page 71: ...7 2 4 2 Audio Data Verification a Enable each audio channel one at a time by putting a check next to the one of interest from the Audio menu Refer to Playback Software chapter in this manual for inst...

Page 72: ...y into this port There should be a solid green link light and a flashing yellow light associated with this port Locate the video module and ensure it s red LED power lights are lit and that its Ethern...

Page 73: ...r for the VDR SVDR power Wait 2 hours and 15 minutes Turn ON the VDR SVDR power breaker If there is a microphone problem it will take more than 12 hours for the error message to reappear Continue to m...

Page 74: ...will be necessary to convert the displayed error code to its binary counterpart A multiple error will display multiple 1 bits in the binary string which must then be interpreted Example The error code...

Page 75: ...the format NerrorXX where N is the NMEA ID and XX is the code as listed below Code 8 Port NMEA Module 4 Port NMEA Module A 232 422 Output 232 422 Output B 422 Input 422 Input C Input 1 Input 1 D Input...

Page 76: ...has been carried out on the VDR VSDR a new entry should be added to the Update Service History Log see Table 7 4 Update Service History Log below A complete record of the Date Service Fault Descriptio...

Page 77: ...G2S Operation User Manual 67 RUT UM 02 002_Rev 2 0 Rutter VDR SVDR Update Service History Log Date Service Fault Description Service Supplier Ship s Representative Signature Table 7 4 Update Service H...

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